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Victor Marx defeats Barb Kirkmeyer as Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial primary crosses finish line
Ernest Luning | ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Republican Victor Marx won Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nomination on Thursday after maintaining a razor-thin lead over state Sen. Barb Kirkme…

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Q&A: From grassroots underdog to national spotlight — Colorado democratic socialist Melat Kiros on her path to Congress
Thelma Grimes | thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com

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Trump demands rehearing after Supreme Court’s ‘insane’ birthright citizenship ruling
Emily Hallas | emily-hallas@coloradopolitics.com

Local News
Aspen Acres fire destroys 850 structures, including 254 homes in Pueblo County
Mary Shinn | mary-shinn@coloradopolitics.com

2026 Elections
Gabe Evans challenger Manny Rutinel makes House Democrats’ ‘Red to Blue’ program in Colorado’s 8th CD
Ernest Luning | ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com

Courts
Routt County DA’s office faces multiple investigations after it drops high-profile rape case
Jenny Deam | jenny.deam@gazette.com
Federal judge postpones CU regent’s request to lift censure restrictions
Michael Karlik | michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Appeals court reverses ‘particularly brutal’ sex assault convictions due to flawed warrant
Michael Karlik | michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com

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